Dancin' 1964 Chevy Impala Model, circa 1999

Summary

The 1964 Chevrolet Impala is an icon among hip hop fans and lowrider builders. This remote-controlled model is based on a '64 Impala lowrider -- lowered to the ground and equipped with a height-adjustable suspension that makes the car appear to "dance" up and down as it travels.

The 1964 Chevrolet Impala is an icon among hip hop fans and lowrider builders. This remote-controlled model is based on a '64 Impala lowrider -- lowered to the ground and equipped with a height-adjustable suspension that makes the car appear to "dance" up and down as it travels.

Artifact

Scale model

Date Made

circa 1999

Creators

Craft House Corporation. Lindberg Models 

Place of Creation

United States, Ohio, Toledo 

Creator Notes

Made by Lindberg Models of Craft House Corporation, Toledo, Ohio.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.115.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Patrick Reynolds.

Material

Plastic

Color

Green
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.125 in  (car)

Width: 2.75 in  (car)

Length: 8.25 in  (car)

Height: 4 in  (box)

Width: 6.5 in  (box)

Length: 9.5 in  (box)

Inscriptions

Printed, in part, on instructions: LINDBERG / DANCIN' '64 IMPALA LOWRIDER / NO. 73026 / SCALE 1/25 / LINDBERG MODELS / CRAFT HOUSE CORP., TOLEDO, OH COPYRIGHT 1999 Printed, in part, on box: LINDBERG / AUTHENTIC 1/25 SCALE MODEL KIT / '64 IMPALA / DANCER / LOWRIDER / SIDE TO SIDE / DANCING ACTION! / RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 AND OVER / FEATURES INCLUDE: PRE-ASSEMBLED DANCING MECHANISM AND CONTROLLER / PRE-DECORATED BODY / GOLD PLATED PARTS / SPOKED GOLD PLATED WHEELS WITH SPINNERS / WHITEWALL VINYL TIRES / WORKING HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS Stamped into bottom of car: U.S. PATENT NO. 6,036,575 Impressed into side fenders: IMPALA SS Impressed into front grill and rear trunk edge: CHEVROLET

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